Yann Tiersen

French composer and multi-instrumentalist from Brest, Brittany, best known for the soundtrack to Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain and for intimate, piano-led compositions.

Frequently credited for the Amélie soundtrack and Goodbye Lenin; plays many instruments (piano, violin, accordion, toy piano, music box, banjo, mandolin, harpsichord, vibraphone, bass, melodica). Collaborated with artists mentioned in DeBaser reviews, including Elizabeth Fraser, Jane Birkin, Shannon Wright, Dominique A and Stuart A. Staples.

DeBaser reviews present Yann Tiersen as a Breton composer and multi-instrumentalist known for melancholic, cinematic music. Reviews focus on his soundtracks (notably Amélie), studio albums (L'Absente, Le Phare) and live experimentation. Overall reception on DeBaser is favorable, highlighting atmosphere, instrumentation and collaborations.

For:Fans of film soundtracks, minimalist/neo-classical piano, French indie listeners and DeBaser readers.